Today we’d like to introduce you to Danny Spivak (Ditch The Ego).
Hi Danny, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’m DTE… Ditch The Ego. I’m a singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, engineer, entrepreneur, and Mental Health Advocate!
I’m from Los Angeles, I’ve been making music since I was 6, and I’m creatively inspired by Drake, The Weeknd, Russ, & Logic.
I used to want to die, I used to wake up with anxiety attacks every single day, and I used to severely abuse Xanax, alcohol, & Robitussin.
I have a genetically addictive personality, and I tried everything to kill myself slowly… every single day.
Mental Illness created the World I lived in and controlled my life. I was stuck in a lifelong loop of a mentally ill reality.
October, 2020 I experienced a Spiritual Awakening as a result of Psychedelic Medicine and the universe saved my soul.
I watched the yin and yang of my soul identify themselves, and then I experienced my Ego Death…
I Ditch My Ego.
Life is hard because it has meaning and if it didn’t have meaning it wouldn’t be hard.
I love myself, I will work hard, and I’m blessed to have my life to live.
Change Is a Choice
Stay Strong
Great Things Always Come
DTE
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It definitely has not been a smooth road for me as both an artist and a human being. I was born with a lot of mental and physical illnesses that kept me from living a “normal” life. I was not able to attend regular school, as my nervous system could not regulate itself. I spent most of my childhood and teenage years looking for answers and spending time in treatment facilities. I wanted help, but I didn’t know what to do or how to do it. I am now 24 years old, and I’m grateful to say that I have an outstanding Mental Health Support Team and I have found the right medicines for me. I’m blessed to finally be able to live my Life, and as we all know, that’s a Journey in and of itself!
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m an artist, singer-songwriter, podcaster, producer, engineer, audio mixer, entrepreneur, and Mental Health Advocate! I make very melodic music that speaks to the soul. Melody is the language of the world, and with it, I can convey a lot of emotion and perspective to whoever is listening to my music. It’s a blessing to be able to help inspire people to Choose Change in their Life.
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
Find yourself first. Once you find yourself, you’ll start naturally gravitating toward people who are like-minded. You will also start to attract people in life who make you better. These are the kinds of people who you want to look up to as your mentors. Always be willing to learn, especially in the arts, because there’s always something to be discovered within yourself!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ditchtheego.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchtheego/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ditchtheego/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DitchTheEgo
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchtheegodte
- SoundCloud: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ocZN2y1ifhSUBkfNJsKCk?si=0L_vMEISTK2gqwCDV4L6xg
- Other: https://linktr.ee/ditchtheego
Image Credits
DTE MUSIC ©℗
